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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 13

Tempe Town Lake stays closed; Chandler park's west side reopens Dec. 5

Plus, Dr. A.J. Chandler Park's west side reopens Dec. 5 after a $20 million overhaul.

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Tempe Town Lake stays closed to boating and fishing after record river flows

Record flows pushed through the lake

About 54,000
cubic feet per second released from two dams
About 8 times
greater than average: recent Salt and Verde inflows
1993
the year of the last Salt and Verde flood this big

Sources: Signals AZ, AZ Family

If you had a paddle, an oar or a fishing rod in mind, isn't ready for you. Tempe closed the lake to on-water activities on Nov. 1 as released reservoir water after storms, and the city has since flagged E. coli that also put fishing off limits.

SRP says the flood is the biggest on the Salt and Verde rivers since 1993. SRP also increased releases from Bartlett and Stewart Mountain dams. Dr. Rick Amalfi of Aquatic Consulting said: "It will take time for that water to pass and the bacteria level to reduce below the event threshold."

  • Closed: boating, fishing and boat rentals, until further notice
  • Still open: walking and biking along the shore
  • Stay out: people and dogs shouldn't go in the water
  • Questions: Tempe 311, 480-350-4311

The lake has been closed since Nov. 1

  1. Nov. 1Tempe closes the lake to on-water activities.
  2. Nov. 2Water from 's increased releases is due in the Valley by 6 p.m.
  3. Nov. 6A Tempe news release says E. coli now restricts fishing.
  4. Nov. 15The Collegiate National Triathlon Championships will be a duathlon.

Sources: Signals AZ, KTAR News 92.3 FM, Giants Wire, AZ Family

The Collegiate National Triathlon Championships on Sunday will go ahead as a duathlon. Havasu News reports the switch was costly for ASU as Arizona completed an NCAA Women's Triathlon threepeat.

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News Notes

Downtown park

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park's first major renovation since 1986 is a $20 million project, and the west side reopens Dec. 5, in time for the 70th Annual Tumbleweed Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights. Denise McCreery, who has run d'Vine Gourmet on the since 2009, says the construction has hurt business. ABC15 Arizona

$20 millioncost of the Dr. A.J. Chandler Park renovation

It's the park's first major overhaul since 1986.

Source: ABC15 Arizona

I-10 bridges

The new east and westbound I-10 bridges over the Gila River, about 11 miles south of Phoenix and Chandler, have been completed, state transportation officials said. It's the first of four segments of the , and bridge work began in May 2024. Your Valley

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A Chandler restaurant owner saw business triple after a viral video sparked community support. The support raised more than $21,000 for his family-owned business. 12News

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Tempe walk

The Steppin' Up Against Pancreatic Cancer Walk is Saturday, Nov. 14, at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe. It begins at 10 a.m., registration opens at 9 a.m., and there's a family-friendly 100-meter route and a 5K course. ABC15 Arizona

Boots in the Park

Jon Pardi and Koe Wetzel will headline Boots in the Park on Saturday, March 13, at Gilbert Regional Park. The presale begins at 8 a.m. today for those who register at bootsinthepark.com/gilbert/presale, and the public on-sale follows at noon. AZ Big Media

Boots in the Park tickets go on sale today

  1. Nov. 13Presale begins at 8 a.m. for those who register.
  2. Nov. 13Public on-sale begins at noon.
  3. Dec. 7Additional acts will be announced.
  4. March 13Boots in the Park runs at Gilbert Regional Park.

Source: AZ Big Media

Gilbert schools

Gilbert Public Schools is looking to potentially close Mesquite Junior High and turn Mesquite High School into a grades 7-12 school next year. The district is also looking at turning Canyon Rim and Spectrum Elementary into traditional academies, with meetings starting soon. ABC15 Arizona

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The Wrap

Phoenix Fashion Week is taking over the runway at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass in Chandler on Nov. 21, with a full day of emerging designer showcases, couture collections and runway competitions. One of the designers, Ernest Bell of Monetary Exchange, makes luxury streetwear with the motto to always press your luck. Strut on.

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  2. Wed., Nov. 11Veterans Day parades today and a new respite center in Mesa
  3. Tues., Nov. 10Fall rain filled SRP's reservoirs to 70%, and Intel eyes 2028 for Fab 62
  4. Mon., Nov. 9Tempe Town Lake stays closed; ASU beats Colorado 20-10
  5. Sun., Nov. 8Chandler tops Hamilton 31-24; Salt River flood warning runs tonight
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Good Day Chandlerto me · Fri., Nov. 136:00 a.m.

Tempe Town Lake stays closed; Chandler park's west side reopens Dec. 5

Plus, Dr. A.J. Chandler Park's west side reopens Dec. 5 after a $20 million overhaul.

The TLDR

  1. Tempe Town Lake stays closed to boating and fishing over E. coli
  2. Dr. A.J. Chandler Park's west side reopens Dec. 5
  3. New I-10 Gila River bridges are finished
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